6 citations
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May 2022 in “Chemistry & biodiversity” *Laportea bulbifera* contains unique compounds that may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Using Arabidopsis thaliana to produce KGF-2 is a promising, cost-effective method for hair growth and wound healing products.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PP405 may help hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
9 citations
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” DFMO may help control hair growth and treat cancer.
2 citations
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June 2013 in “Herba Polonica” The extract from Elephantopus scaber Linn. might help with hair growth in rats.
4 citations
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June 2024 in “Journal of pharmacopuncture” Polygonum multiflorum shows promise for treating Alzheimer's and cognitive impairments.
July 2014 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” Tridax procumbens and Ouratea spectabilis can affect other plants' growth and have antioxidant benefits.
18 citations
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February 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Physcion may help treat hair loss by blocking an enzyme linked to baldness.
January 2021 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Phytochemicals may offer safer alternatives to synthetic drugs for prostate cancer treatment.
IP-PA1 helps grow hair in mice and affects human cell growth-related genes differently than traditional hair growth treatments.
May 2026 in “Microorganisms” Herbal extract shampoo improves scalp health and hair growth in seborrheic alopecia.
32 citations
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December 2003 in “Planta” Hypaphorine from a fungus changes the internal structure of Eucalyptus root hairs, stopping their growth.
February 2024 in “Archiv EuroMedica” Annurca apple extract may help with hair growth and prevent hair loss.
58 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
57 citations
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Frequent use of chemical hair relaxants is linked to increased scarring hair loss in Nigerian women.
47 citations
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August 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The research suggests that the global distribution of PCOS is likely due to historical human migration and that genes affecting PCOS may have different impacts on males and females.
39 citations
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April 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Latanoprost, a glaucoma medication, caused excessive eyelid hair growth in many patients.
27 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair loss in black women needs more research, early intervention, and community education.
25 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
24 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The conclusion is that normal scalp hair counts for Taiwanese people were established, showing age-related differences but not sex or scalp location differences.
19 citations
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May 2007 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that various treatments, including laser therapy, are effective for managing pseudofolliculitis barbae, especially in darker skin types.
16 citations
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June 2017 in “PLoS ONE” A 6-group hair classification is more reliable for drug testing than an 8-group system.
15 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New treatments for male hair loss show promise but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” CCCA is a common, progressive hair loss condition that may not always be linked to hair care practices and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.
10 citations
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May 2018 in “Forensic Science International” Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.
10 citations
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Syphilis can cause hair loss and should be considered in unexplained cases.
10 citations
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July 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Increased mucin in the skin might indicate lupus in patients with hair loss, but more research is needed.
9 citations
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January 2020 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” SLE is rare in Uganda but often has complications and overlaps with rheumatoid arthritis.
9 citations
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February 2018 in “Forensic Science International” The study could not confirm if Victor Vinnetou was Mbuyisa Makhubu and suggested more evidence, like DNA tests, is needed.
8 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of analytical toxicology.” Chemical hair straightening significantly reduces detectable drug levels in hair.